“Let It Flow” Video Series by @MadeMonarchs

Posted By Octavius / April, 19, 2012 / 1 comments

You ever have random phone conversations with cool people and be like “Fuck man we should be recording this” Well you are all in for a treat with this new video series “Let it Flow”. Basically its our random thoughts, txt convos, and phone conversations in front of a quality ass camera! Don’t want to…

Stalley doesn’t wear fake Obsidian Jordan 12s

Posted By Mr. Nesbitt / April, 18, 2012 / 1 comments

This morning Mofo’s had a few comments on rapper @Stalley‘s appearance on 106 & park, and it wasn’t about the dope ass Supreme floral fit he had on. For some reason they thought his Obsidian Jordan 12s were fake. . . .Why? Because they haven’t released yet. THIS NIGGA IS STALLEY OF Mayback Music Group!…

Intro/ “Tatted Breh”

Posted By orlandovaughn / April, 17, 2012 / 1 comments

What it is? What it ain’t? don’t it stank? I’m Orlando and I just joined the Made Monarchs Chicago team. Tell you a little about my self, I compose instrumentals, I’m from STL, I like saying the word beans but hate eating them, I go to The Art Institute of Illinois, Schaumburg. You will learn…

Fashion Brands Creating Sub-Cultures: ‘Lo Heads

Posted By Mr. Nesbitt / April, 16, 2012 / 0 comments

When branding becomes so strong and long lasting a fashion label can lose control of what cultures and audiences they cater to. For example Ralph Lauren has done such an amazing job of being the all American classic Luxury that Polo hasn’t been just for Polo players in decades, there is an entire sub-culture deep…

Free viewing of Obama Documentary in St. Louis

Posted By Mr. Nesbitt / April, 15, 2012 / 0 comments

“The Road We’ve Traveled,” which takes a look back on President Obama’s first term, from the collapse on Wall Street to the fight over health care. “Road,” which is narrated by Tom Hanks and directed by Davis Guggenheim, who helmed the Oscar winning environmentalist documentary, An Inconvenient Truth. This is an official event for the…

Young Roddy – “Good Sense” Mixtape

Posted By Roach / April, 15, 2012 / 0 comments

Everybody know’s that I’ve been a huge fan of the JETS movement for about the past 5 years. I keep up with Curren$y, Trademark, Conerboy P, & Fiend’s releases closely, but Young Roddy has yet to drop a solo project until now. Everyone who listens to Curren$y has heard how dope Young Roddy is from all the features…

Take a Dump……..Out My Mouth

Posted By Twiggykix / April, 10, 2012 / 0 comments

…..I’m not serious, guys. But my friend Udoka has a blog where he just writes out his thoughts every now and then. Most of the time, in paragraph form but there is this little clever thing he does where he just spills out his thoughts on one post……no order, no worries, and sometimes no sense….

Chance The Rapper – 10 DAY

Posted By Octavius / April, 9, 2012 / 1 comments

I would write an entire review on 10 Day but I’m going to sum up the whole album with one of my favorite songs off the cd. Before I go into it I just want to say how much I appreciate the mixtape and the work that was put into it. It’s been in heavy…

Playing Spring Break for a night

Posted By Mr. Nesbitt / April, 9, 2012 / 0 comments

Well, son, I’ll tell you: Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair. It’s had tacks in it, And splinters, And boards torn up, And places with no carpet on the floor – Bare. But all the time I’se been a-climbin’ on,. . . Excuse me for giving up some Langston Hughes right now. Yeah…

Men’s Leopard Fitted button up shirt

Posted By Mr. Nesbitt / April, 5, 2012 / 0 comments

I’m back in my kitchen cookin’ again! I go on these roller coasters with my motivation to sew and design. Sometimes I get so exhausted and unmotivated. Months can go by where I don’t get anything done. But just like most of you I get a spark for new clothes when there are events and…

Epic Rap Battles of HISTORY!!!

Posted By ThaSkipper / April, 3, 2012 / 0 comments

First off, no I’m not dead…lol. I’ve just been buried with senior thesis that is almost over now, THANK GOODNESS! Anywhoo if you need a good laugh check out these videos from NicePeter’s youtube channel. PURE COMEDY! #Sidenote why are some of these beats pretty trill…*shrug* Enjoy… -TheeSkipper

Mac Miller in STL | Ticket Giveaway

Posted By Mr. Nesbitt / March, 31, 2012 / 10 comments

Nobody loves you more than Made Monarchs (except for Jesus and Yo Momma). That’s why we are going to raffle off a pair of tickets to see Mac Miller at the Chaifetz Arena on April 11th! There is no crazy ass task we want you to do. (we will ask for crazy ish next time)….

Jeremy Makes Shoes with Monkeys On Them…….

Posted By Octavius / March, 29, 2012 / 1 comments

How do you feel about a man who designed a regular style Hi top sneaker topped off with a bear as the tongue? Damn! I wish I would have came up with this idea. Well, we all aren’t fashion forward now are we? Is this really fashion? Or was someone bored playing with their childhood…

SCHOOLBOY Q – #THeGroovyTour at Old Rock House

Posted By Octavius / March, 26, 2012 / 0 comments

Presented by Knuckle Rumbler and Made Monarchs Supported by Swedlife SCHOOLBOY Q #THeGroovyTour Along with Special Guest AB-SOUL Wed, May 09, 2012 All ages, Doors at 7:00pm, Show at 8:00pm Click HERE for tickets and more info   Download Habits and Contradictions Here  Cop Setbacks on iTunes Listen to Bet I Got Some Weed here Check out ScHoolboy Q…

Team needed in Chicago for MadeMonarchs

Posted By Mr. Nesbitt / March, 23, 2012 / 1 comments

MM started on October of 2008 kickin’ ass and taking names. Well not really but being around for 3 and a half years lets you know that we are working towards greater goals than just “Hustling” and “Making it Big”. We are trying to be the biggest example of how fun, supportive, and entertaining St….

Willow Smith | Green Hair and Heels 2012

Posted By Mr. Nesbitt / March, 23, 2012 / 0 comments

Hey I’ve been down for the Smith family since the beginning! and Willow is just so dope to me. I’m not a parent and so knowing how to raise children isn’t my thing yet but after seeing her become this colorful happy hipster chick I feel like she is going to be a STAR just…

Finding Fads and Trends in Streetwear

Posted By Mr. Nesbitt / March, 22, 2012 / 2 comments

Today I want to giveaway more of the valuable notions I see that you may have missed in front of your face in Street Fashion ( I Like the term High street fashion because now a days a certain letterman and pair of jordans could make your outfit cost over $1000). Anyway I’ve been thinking…

New Music in and around St. Louis!

Posted By Adrienne Loso / March, 16, 2012 / 0 comments

I been slacking on my posts but I waited until I received some submissions for music and waited until a couple of mixtapes dropped! These past couple of weeks have been filled with homegrown music.  First up,  GT2 from M.V.P. aka @MVPGO via Twitter. Hailing from Jennings and part of The Gas House Gang, MVP…

Rich Black People in Movies Today

Posted By Mr. Nesbitt / March, 13, 2012 / 1 comments

“Smoke Crack don’t cha boy?, Smoke Crack!?” “Eat the cake”, “I don’t have any panties on”, “I da bebe Pappy”, “You told Harpo to Beat me”, “I hate you Jody!” “You got knocked tha fuck out!”, “King Kong ain’t got shit on me!” Black movies have made such a huge impact on the people represented…

Nike Air Yeezy 2 camp outs already?

Posted By Octavius / March, 13, 2012 / 2 comments

The yeezy 2 is set to come out NEXT MONTH April 13th at the price of $250 bucks. So why in the hell are folks lined up outside for these a month early? Damn! They must have had that hot $250 set aside for some minute now, but it doesn’t look like they will be…